All about being a Frenchie Maman in London but not only!

A tribute to mummy bloggers

As you may know, I am a bit addicted to linkies these days. Yep, all these little badges at the bottom of my posts are la preuve.

So when the lovely Kate at The Less-Refined Mind asked me to participate in her new linky called Inspire and Flourish, I could not resist. The concept is simple: create a list of my favourite blog posts to link up.

I have to say that I was very flattée when Kate told me that she would love to have me on board. Cependant, you may be aware that I am not very good with computers. My exploits include the following:

It’s not a good start… But the host made a vlog explaining how to complete this linky so that dummy mummies like me can actually enjoy the fun. If you like this post and think that you can do a better job than me, please come along and show the entire world your skills and your blogging love ?.

Sans plus tarder, here is my top 5 of the week:

A letter to Oliver by Fran at Back with a Bump. I came across this post with #MarvMondays and it totally moved me. So much indeed that I needed to write myself about it. Even now, sharing it with you guys (and a week after I read it for the first time!) I am still crying. Come and visit my post It’s 7 am and I am already crying to understand what I am talking about. PLEASE, share it if you like it and donate some money to the charities that supported Fran’s family while Oliver was in the hospital. I know I am going on about it and some of you may have already read this post. But it’s just so important to me! I think I have not been moved so much like that for a long time. I have even shared it on my personal Facebook page, badgering my friends to come and donate! Sorry, I had to mention this on here! Feeling so much better writing about it…

On a more positive note, I loved How to become a successful blogger by The Mum Project. Not only this post was full of good tips, but it was also funny. I love the way her boyfriend is totally crashing the video with their baby. The funniest is that the little one seems to be totally in his element and features in a bit of the vlog. Just reminding his maman that he is actually THE star. The three of them really look like they’re having fun and I love reading this blog because she is not scared to take the mick of herself. That is good fun!

Next one is another video! Vlog: 10 Things that make me by Bridget at Bride by the Sea. I liked the honesty in her vlog and I thought she was really good even though it was only her third one. I could imagine myself eating crisps and chocolate as well instead of getting on with it. More seriously, it was very nice to discover more about Bridget.

My next choice is here because this blogger is so generous! It’s How to organise your blogging week by the fabulous Fi at A Mum Track Mind. She is so organised and professional. I personally emailed her to ask her some questions and she was so helpful. I could not thank her enough. So putting her post on this list is the best way possible to say a big merci!

Last but not least, I enjoyed reading Stop Shaming my Mummy Tummy by Catie at Diary of an Imperfect Mum. I am myself une maman imparfaite, so we have that in common (like many of us, right? Rassurez-moi!) This post is just so powerful. We should be proud of our tummy. Media should stop making us feel like we are lazy when we still have some wobbly bits! Blimey! I gave birth and it was freaking hard, so leave me alone if I feel like having a pain au chocolat and not hit the gym every day while looking after a baby (when I barely sleep 6 hours a night…)

As you can see, my favourite posts are quite eclectic. However, they all have something in common. They show how strong women are. They are la preuve that we can do it and we are a friendly community. I don’t know any of these fantastic bloggers in person. But still, I feel closer to them than some people I know in real life, because we have similar fears, similar hopes, similar (or not and that’s fine like that) stories.

I love these mummy bloggers because they made me smile, they made me laugh, they made me cry (so much…I am done for a couple of weeks PLEASE!). They made me think, they made me write.

Girl Power! Sorry, it’s a bit cheesy but I could not resist ?. And Amen! I finished this post at exactly midnight and god knows it wasn’t easy to hyperlink all these posts for dummy Frenchie Mummy.

Merci les filles for your thoughts and most importantly for the inspiration!

Nominations for the Mumsnet Blogging Awards 2016 are on until 31st July. If you liked this post, I would love you to nominate me for the Best Writer category. It’s very simple; just click on the link above. Merci from a Frenchie blogger ?

hyper link achieved! well done!! I have read all these too.. I love these ladies as well, Fran is incredible with her story, it really touched me too! Im a bit of a linky obsessor too lol – love your posts! #momsterslink

It truly is such an awesome community to be a part of. Really enjoying the connection. Good on you for the shout out. So many amazing mum bloggers out there…my ‘list’ just keeps growing every day. Merci for sharing yours. #TheList

A fine list here. I will try and link up to Inspire and Flourish at some point as well. I love the idea of a linky that allows you to share others’ posts that you have enjoyed. Love your writing btw! #fortheloveofBLOG

There are some great bloggers on that list! I love the diversity in the parent blogging community – there are so many wonderful writers and people tackling subjects from different perspectives. I’m never short on reading material! #PoCoLo

I have read a few of these blogs, and they are brilliant. They all bring something different or make you see something in a different light. I love that all these linkys introduce me to new blogs and new friends x
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Love this! i’m still new to the linky scene but slowly getting there. A few people told me that when they started they joined 15-20 a week to get readers. Not sure i’ve got that much time! lol i’ve only heard of A Mum Track Mind so will def check out the others. Thanks #stayclassymama

Thanks for sharing your favourite posts – I love a good Linky and I’ve been discovering some amazing blogs that make me feel human and give me a good giggle when I need it (as well as a good cry. I read your #1 favourite too *sob*). I’m new to blogging so will be sure to check out The Mum Project post you mentioned above. Another one for my 2am newborn night feed list! Merci #stayclassymama

I am a tad technologically challenged so it is reassuring to read another blogger has had router turning on issues (my freebie WordPress is partly avoidance of anything more complex!). Merci for the suggestions of other blogs to look out for and catch up on 🙂 x

Yes! I have read most of those posts you mentioned and watched the Vlogs, I love the hubby and baby crashing the vLog that was super cute wasn’t it! I love that you put this list together and thanks for linking up with me at #mg you always make me smile xx

What a really lovely idea for a linky and thank you so much for including me! Happy to help anytime if I can. Also, it’s worth noting that I can’t work out how to switch a router on (I’m not entirely sure what it’s even for!) Thanks for linking up with us again this week on #fortheloveofBLOG xx

Yeah this is awesome! I am so happy that I fell into blogging, it has been my saving grace trying to figure out this new mom thing and my transition from strong working woman to strong stay at home mom. It’s truly woman like you that make this blogging community what it is 😉 Thanks! #MarvMondays

Great choices! I used to do a Friday Top 5 that I swore I was going to get back to but this summer has just been so busy! I need a vacation from my vacations! Thanks so much for linking with #momsterslink!

Girl power indeed! I liked what you said about these ladies having the same hours and fears as you because that’s what I like about blogging too – just to know that you’re not the only one. Also I’ve not heard of the Inspire And Flourish linky before so I’ve just been over to check it out! #BloggerClubUK

I probably spend more time reading and commenting on others blog, than I do writing and maintaining my own. People have such wonderful posts and it’s a pleasure to read them. I really loved this post and the love you shared. I believe you have to be kind to receive kindness and you certainly are ticking both those boxes! #BloggerClubUK

Woo, girl power! I love your round up and I’ve read most of these but there are 1 or 2 I need to check out. I’ve not heard of Kate’s linky so will need to track it down and have a nosey. What a lovely way to share the blog love xx #BloggerClubUK

That is a great post and all of those pieces are worth reading- thank you for taking the time to write it all and do the links etc!! hope you got some sleep after all of that!! Sisterly support is so great with blogging and makes it worthwhile

Girl power is great!!! we women run this universe so can rule it too:) its great for you to mention your top 5 blog posts. i really liked reading all fo them. thanks for sharing great content. i write on kids, parenting, fun . i will definitely start a monthly top 5 posts !!
Richa
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